BRL OUTLAWS S38 R9 Recap

01 March 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 9
Outlaw Modified Series | Oswego Speedway

On Saturday, March 1st, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Series battled at Oswego Speedway for Round 9 of Season 38. Aiden Young entered the night with a 15-point lead over James Lowe, but the treacherous track conditions ensured that nothing would come easy.

Kurt Smith led the field to green from the pole, but the race quickly turned chaotic as cautions stacked up, preventing any long runs. Donny Moore wasted no time applying pressure for the lead, but frequent yellows stalled his momentum. Chris Davis also made moves through the field, securing third place before another caution reset the field.

On a lap 13 restart, Moore capitalized on a small opening left by Smith, diving to the inside to take the race lead. With cautions continuing to fall, Moore managed to conserve his tires while maintaining control at the front. Behind him, Scott Negus challenged Davis for second, but contact sent both drivers down the order, triggering yet another caution on lap 24.

Amidst the chaos, Brennan Myers methodically worked his way through the field, quietly climbing into second place by lap 30 after passing Smith. Sensing Moore was pushing his tires too hard, Myers remained patient, predicting more cautions while keeping the leader within reach. His strategy paid off—Moore’s aggressive driving took its toll, and Myers steadily reeled him in, effortlessly taking over the lead in the second half of the race.

With his tires fading, Moore struggled to maintain pace, falling back through the field. While multiple cautions helped him stay near the front, Myers executed flawless restarts, never allowing anyone to challenge him. Meanwhile, Young charged through the field, making his way up to third place as the laps wound down.

Just as the race appeared to be heading to a clean finish, contact between Young and Davis with four laps to go brought out another caution, setting up a dramatic green-white-checkered restart. However, before the field could take the white flag, a multi-car pileup in turns 3 and 4 brought out the yellow once again, ending the race under caution.

Brennan Myers officially secured his first career Outlaw SK Modified victory, surviving the attrition-filled event at Oswego. Aiden Young finished seventh but managed to extend his points lead to 16 over Lowe heading into the next round.

The Bootleg Racing League returns to action on Saturday, March 8th, at South Boston Speedway. Catch all the excitement live at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!

RLR SK MODIFIED SERIES S13 R8 Recap

27 February 2025
Red Light Racing | Season 13 | Round 8
Skitter Creek SK Modified Series | USA International Speedway

On Thursday, February 27th, Red Light Racing’s Modifieds roared into USA International Speedway for Round 8 of Season 13. Eric Stout of Six Flags Racing entered the night with a commanding 32-point lead in the championship and wasted no time proving why, securing the pole position to kick things off.

The early laps saw multiple cautions, which played into Stout’s favor, helping him manage tire wear while keeping control at the front. AJ Hamel took full advantage of the restarts, quickly climbing into third place and setting his sights on the leaders. On a lap 13 restart, Hamel made an aggressive move to the inside of Kenny Allen, just as contact between Allen and Stout sent the points leader into trouble. Seizing the moment, Hamel shot past them both to take the lead under caution.

When racing resumed on lap 18, Stout—despite holding onto second—was visibly struggling with his damaged car, quickly falling down the running order. Allen held firm in second while Brian Bianchi advanced to third. As the race settled into a long green-flag stretch, Allen, Hamel, and Jeff Aho broke away from the pack, building a strong 2.5-second lead on the field. Aho, showing strong pace, made his move past Allen for second, setting his sights on Hamel at the front.

A caution in the second half of the race erased the leaders’ gap, shuffling the order as Aho inherited the lead while Hamel was knocked back to fifth. Brandon Feeney took over second place, but Allen quickly worked his way to the inside on the restart, sticking to Aho’s bumper to regain second before another caution halted the action. Restarting on the outside, Allen fought hard to challenge Aho but had to settle back into second as Hamel continued his charge forward, reclaiming third after passing Feeney.

Allen pulled off a perfectly executed crossover move on Aho to take the race lead, but Hamel wasn’t far behind. Anticipating more cautions, Hamel turned up the aggression, relentlessly pressuring Allen for the top spot. With 20 laps remaining, Hamel saw his chance, diving to the inside of Allen and making it stick. From there, he built a small but crucial gap, defending the lead through the closing laps to take his first win of the season.

Despite the early setback, Stout managed to grind out an eighth-place finish, extending his points lead to 41 over Rex Hoyle. Red Light Racing now turns its focus to South Boston Speedway next Thursday, March 6th. Catch all the action live at 7:55 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!

OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R2 Recap

23 February 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 2
YesterYear Cup Series | Atlanta Motor Speedway

The OBRL YesterYear Racing Cup Series stormed into Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 23rd, for Round 2 of Season 8. Hammerhead Racing’s Mark Fisch entered the night with a slim five-point lead over Darryl Wineinger in the standings, while M&M Motorsports’ Dave Matson secured the pole with a blistering 31.356-second lap.

The early stages of the race were chaotic, with multiple cautions shaking up the field and catching out strong contenders like Kevin Strandberg, who had been running well before trouble struck. With strategy thrown out the window, the race turned into a one-stop battle for fuel as long green-flag runs defined the second half of the night.

As the race settled in, the field largely ran single file, patiently clicking off laps while preparing for the final run to the checkered flag. The last round of pit stops wrapped up with 30 laps to go, putting Dan Hill at the front, leading a tightly packed group of teammates. Behind them, a larger group was pushing hard to close the four-second gap, but infighting and an inability to stay single file cost them any shot at contending for the win.

With the leaders maintaining a blistering pace, lap traffic became a serious obstacle. Hill, pushed by Team Miata’s Tom Ogle and Josh Robinson, sliced through the slower cars, working together to maintain their lead. As the laps dwindled, it was clear the win would come down to the final moments.

When the white flag waved, teamwork went out the window. Coming out of Turn 2, Hill reached a side-by-side battle between two lap cars, forcing him to make a bold move down the backstretch. He wedged his car between them to maintain his lead, holding off Ogle and Robinson in a thrilling final charge to the finish line.

With the victory, Hill locks himself into the season-ending Chase, while Robinson’s third-place finish was enough to propel him to the top of the standings, now holding a four-point lead over Ogle.

The OBRL now turns its attention to the first road course of the season as they head to Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, March 2nd. The action goes live at 8:00 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R8 Recap

22 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 8
Outlaw Modified Series | Southern National Speedway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Series stormed into Southern National Speedway for Round 8 of Season 38 on Saturday, February 22nd. Aiden Young entered the night with a seven-point lead over Donny Moore, with James Lowe also closing in.

Jeffery Hardin started on the pole, while Young rolled off from seventh and Moore from tenth. The night was filled with frequent cautions, but Hardin held control in the early laps. By lap 34, Young had chased him down and made his move, seizing the lead and never looking back.

Despite multiple restarts, Young remained untouchable, fending off challenges from Lowe, who used the cautions to climb through the field and claim second place by halfway. Lowe made several attempts to reel in Young but couldn’t find the momentum to complete a pass.

Young’s dominant victory further solidified his championship lead, now 15 points ahead of Lowe, who leapfrogged Moore for second in the standings. The BRL heads to Oswego Speedway next Saturday, March 1st, with the action going live at 7:40PM ET only on the Virtual Grip Network!

OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R1 Recap

16 February 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 1
YesterYear Cup Series | Daytona Int’l Speedway

The OBRL presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS kicked off Season 8 of the YesterYear Racing Cup Series on Sunday, February 16th, with a thrilling opener at Daytona International Speedway. Bill Martin started on the pole, but it was Chris Bates who controlled the early laps as the 50-car field settled into formation.

Green flag pit stops began on lap 43, but the cycle was disrupted when Lee Worsdell got loose exiting pit road, triggering a multi-car wreck and bringing out the caution. The incident trapped some drivers off the lead lap while allowing others to pit under yellow without losing position.

As racing resumed, Tom Ogle led the charge with help from Dale Copeland. The field remained tight until a long green flag run eventually split the pack into smaller groups. Defending champion Josh Robinson took control of the race with help from his teammates, forming a seven-car breakaway out front.

A well-executed green flag pit cycle on lap 85 kept Robinson and company in control, while Bruce Pearson attempted to stretch his fuel in hopes of a caution. The strategy didn’t pan out, and Robinson reassumed the lead as Pearson was forced to pit in the closing laps.

Coming to the white flag, Jerry Isaacs made a move to the outside of Robinson, shuffling the leader out of position. Mark Fisch and Isaacs battled side-by-side through the final corner, but with a push from Copeland, Fisch edged ahead at the line to take the victory for Team Miata. Copeland finished second, with Isaacs rounding out the podium.

The OBRL heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for Round 2 next Sunday, February 23rd. Watch it live at 8 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R7 Recap

15 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 7
Outlaw Modified Series | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

On Saturday, February 15th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for Round 7 of Season 38. Championship leader Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a 10-point advantage over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, but lurking just 15 points back was BRL returnee James Lowe of Team Rocket Racing, quietly working his way into title contention.

Scott Negus led the field to the green from the pole alongside Bruce Pearson, and he wasted no time stretching out a lead while Moore made an aggressive charge from sixth to second within the opening 22 laps. From there, a long green flag run set in, and Moore’s early push quickly came back to haunt him as his pace started to drop.

Despite his fading speed, Moore refused to give up the second spot, forcing an increasingly frustrated line of drivers to stack up behind him. Stephen Spies made repeated attempts to pass but was turned away each time. As tensions rose, Todd Liston saw an opportunity, methodically climbing through the pack before making his move for third on lap 74.

With 10 laps remaining, Liston saw Moore’s defensive pattern and made a bold move—going even higher in the groove to sweep around the outside. Liston made it work, clearing Moore and pulling away with second place.

Negus, meanwhile, had been unchallenged up front, his lead hovering around one second for much of the race thanks to Moore’s blockade. Though Liston turned up the pace in the final laps, he ran out of time to close the gap as Scott Negus cruised across the line to take the checkered flag for Blue Oval Racing.

Moore’s defensive masterclass may not have earned him the win, but it did help him shave Young’s championship lead down to just seven points. Lowe also tightened the standings, now just 14 points out of the lead as the title battle intensifies in the second half of the season.

The BRL returns next Saturday, February 22nd, at Southern National Speedway. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R6 Recap

08 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 6
Outlaw Modified Series | Myrtle Beach Speedway

On Saturday, February 8th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series stormed into Myrtle Beach Speedway for Round 6 of Season 38. Championship leader Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a 5-point edge over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, while defending series champion Todd Liston started on pole alongside Adam Schoen.

A late jump from Liston on the green flag stacked up the inside line, creating chaos in the early laps and severely hampering Moore’s race. Schoen attempted to take the lead from the outside but couldn’t complete the pass before Liston regained momentum and cleared out front. The opening laps saw several drivers slide down pit road, but the race remained under green as Liston controlled the early pace.

As the race settled in, Young methodically worked his way through the field, eventually securing second place and setting his sights on Liston. Despite closing the gap, Young struggled to find a way around the defending champion. Lap after lap, Liston held his ground—until a slight mistake on lap 79 gave Young the opening he needed. Wasting no time, Young darted to the inside and took over the race lead.

Meanwhile, James Lowe was carving his way forward, passing Liston for second on lap 88 and setting his sights on Young. Lowe reeled in the leader with impressive pace but simply ran out of laps before he could mount a serious challenge. Young held strong to take the checkered flag, stretching his championship lead to 10 points over Moore. Lowe’s runner-up finish propelled him into third in the standings, now just 15 points behind Young as the season hits its second half.

The series heads to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway next Saturday, February 15th. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R5 Recap

01 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 5
Outlaw Modified Series | Stafford Motor Speedway

On Saturday, February 1st, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Stafford Motor Speedway for Round 5 of Season 38. Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a slim 4-point lead over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, setting up another intense battle in the championship fight.

Moore started on pole, with Tre Blohm taking advantage of his third-place start to jump into second as John Wilson secured third. An early caution shuffled the field, but Moore held onto the lead when racing resumed. A long green-flag run followed, with Blohm repeatedly challenging Moore but unable to complete the pass. Meanwhile, Chris Davis methodically worked his way forward, closing in on the leaders—only to have James Lowe charge through the field at an even stronger pace.

In the second half of the race, Lowe made his way around Blohm and set his sights on Moore. On lap 58, Lowe pounced, diving to the inside and taking control of the race lead with ease. From there, he was untouchable, stretching his advantage over the rest of the field.

Moore, struggling in the closing laps, fought hard to defend second place against Davis. Davis eventually pried the position away with 15 laps to go, while Young—who had climbed through the field multiple times only to slide back—finally secured third from Moore with 10 laps remaining.

While the battle raged behind him, Lowe with Team Rocket Racing put on a clinic, pulling away to win by more than three seconds in a commanding return to BRL competition after several years away from the series.

Young extended his points lead over Moore by a single point heading into Round 6. The BRL returns next Saturday, February 8th, at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R4 Recap

25 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 4
Outlaw Modified Series | Langley Speedway

On Saturday, January 25th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series brought its fourth round of Season 38 to Langley Speedway. Entering the night, Donny Moore held an 8-point advantage in the standings over Aiden Young, but Young would leave with the upper hand after an impressive drive to victory.

Tre Blohm started on pole with Brennan Myers alongside him. The race began with immediate drama when Aiden Young attempted to clear around the outside of Chris Haizlip on the opening lap, leading to contact that sent Haizlip sideways in front of the oncoming field. That incident set the tone for a caution-filled night, with drivers making bold and aggressive moves to navigate the tight Langley track.

Blohm maintained the lead through the early stages, but by lap 31, Young had reeled him in. With a decisive move through turns 3 and 4, Young took control of the race lead and never looked back. Once out front, he showcased his speed, steadily keeping a gap over James Lowe, who had climbed into second.

Behind the leaders, Ruben Altice used the numerous restarts to work his way forward, moving into the second position on lap 69 after an inside pass on Lowe. Jason Menda followed suit, taking third from Lowe and later overtaking Altice for second. Menda pushed hard to challenge Young in the closing laps but could not match Young’s pace.

In the end, Aiden Young crossed the line unchallenged, delivering a commanding performance to claim the win. With his victory, Young overtook Moore in the standings, now holding a 4-point lead heading into the next round.

The action continues on Saturday, February 1st, as the series heads to Stafford Motor Speedway. Catch the live broadcast at 7:40 PM ET exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL LATE MODELS S29 R3 Recap

18 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 29 | Round 3
Late Model Series | Five Flags Speedway

On Saturday, January 18th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Late Model Invitational Series delivered another thrilling race during the third round of Season 29 at Five Flags Speedway. Mike Holloway and Mark Hertzog entered the night tied for the points lead, but Rubin Altice left as the night’s big winner and a new contender for the championship battle.

Tre Blohm started the race on pole, flanked by Todd Liston. Blohm led the opening laps but surrendered the lead to James Lowe on lap 6. Lowe quickly asserted dominance, setting a blistering pace and building a lead of over 2.5 seconds as the first half of the race went caution-free.

However, on lap 56, the green-flag run came to an abrupt end. A tap from Jeffrey Hardin sent Darryl Wineinger spinning out of turn 2, bringing out the first caution of the night and erasing Lowe’s commanding advantage.

On the restart, Chris Davis surged into second, setting his sights on Lowe. Once again, Lowe pulled away from the field, but tire wear began to play a crucial role as the race entered its final stages. Rubin Altice, known for his methodical approach, steadily worked his way forward, taking second place as others struggled to maintain grip.

With just 7 laps remaining, a late caution bunched up the field and gave Altice his shot at the lead. On the restart, Lowe’s earlier pace began to falter under the strain of worn tires. Altice capitalized, diving to the inside to take the lead with 4 laps to go. Before John Wilson could claim second, Aiden Young made an aggressive move to secure the runner-up spot, relegating Wilson to third as Lowe slipped further down the order.

Altice crossed the line first, claiming his second consecutive victory of the season. The win propelled him into a three-way tie for the points lead alongside Mike Holloway and Aiden Young.

The Late Model Invitational Series resumes next Saturday, January 25th, at Langley Speedway. Catch all the action live at 9:10 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!